Living in Adel, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Adel · Census data 2020–2024
Adel has 6,430 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $95,250 (27% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $327,900, the median rent is $926/month.
Adel at a glance
- Population
- 6,430
- Median age
- 36.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $95,250State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $327,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $926/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Adel a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Adel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Adel the median home value is $327,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $926 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,940 a month in housing costs.
Adel median household income
The median household income in Adel is $95,250 and the income per person is $37,696. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Adel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,421
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.67
Adel demographics
- Population
- 6,430
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 2,372
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Adel ›
Education in Adel
37.9% of adults 25 and older in Adel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Adel
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Adel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adel | 6,430 | $95,250 | $327,900 | $926 |
| De Soto | 1,041 | $97,109 | $227,700 | $1,089 |
| Dallas Center | 2,161 | $95,854 | $246,800 | $1,120 |
| Waukee | 29,236 | $101,029 | $350,500 | $1,383 |
| Van Meter | 1,628 | $135,139 | $264,000 | $1,063 |
| Redfield | 780 | $66,094 | $142,800 | $832 |
| Earlham | 1,528 | $115,086 | $267,600 | $770 |
| Minburn | 354 | $71,042 | $134,800 | $967 |
| Clive | 19,012 | $132,121 | $401,100 | $1,073 |
More for people moving to Adel
Adel ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Adel: FAQ
What is the median household income in Adel, IA?
The median household income in Adel is $95,250, 27% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Adel?
The median home value in Adel is $327,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Adel?
The median gross rent in Adel is $926 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Adel, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Iowa median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
What is the median age in Adel?
The median age in Adel is 36.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Adel?
The average commute to work in Adel is 22 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Adel?
The unemployment rate in Adel is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Adel?
37.9% of adults in Adel have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: